Finally, I've finished my crochet blanket. I love it - the colours are so bright and cheery. It took forever to sew in all the ends so its been sitting around for far too long! Of course I've over done the number of photos but the blanket has been kicking around for far too long.

From the website "Curated by New Zealand fashion designer Doris de Pont, Home Sewn is a retrospective of the home sewing revolution in New Zealand. At a time when off-the-peg fashion was scarce and expensive, home sewing provided many generations of women with a stylish wardrobe that reflected the current couture of the fashion capitals.Home Sewn is a touring exhibition from the New Zealand Fashion Museum. "

I'd love to be able to create such polished garments!
This zipper is great I love how they've swapped it out for a better pull.

A few bits and pieces I bought (over the last few months) for around the house. A yellow glass vase from Carterton in the Wairarapa.

A yellow cloud shaped napkin holder from Ikea (in Ireland on my trip in May). The chocolates were a thank you gift from me to a colleague.
A red velvet chair from Kirks in Wellington. Comfy and bright. Love it!
Recently acquired an elephant for our living room too.